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restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 11:49 am
by cyberfox
Hi,

I'm working on my CAT XLS and I didn't even open topic about it! :oops:

It was like this when I received it:
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Now I have disassembled it, removed paint on chassis and rear supports, and I'm renewing the shocks, which were in bad bad condition.
I use wet grinding and after it I 'polish' with Belgom alu, this product is a bit expensive, but efficient:

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To be continued... :)

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:38 pm
by sheriff
Looks like a nice example, with all the correct/original parts. Good work.

I'd like a Cat, don't see many available.

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:07 pm
by tesla33
impressive cleaning shocks good result

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:08 am
by cyberfox
yes 8)

And now, my CAT is almost ended, so I can present it with great pictures of the chassis :)

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and with the body on it:

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Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:43 am
by moozo
Great work Pat looking sweet :D

Mick

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:39 pm
by Groomi
Great work. :D

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:10 pm
by LurkingCAT
All honors – lovely piece of work on a fabulous car!

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:12 pm
by cyberfox
thank you :oops:

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:04 am
by CAT3K
Great looking buggy, job well done :)

Paul.

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:45 am
by Bormac
Lovely job on that Cat Pat.

Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:21 am
by cyberfox
:)

The body is now complete, with "Schumacher" stickers 8)

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Re: restoring a Cat XLS

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:12 am
by GreenHell
Nice work!